The Washington critic., 1887-06-14
AT THE THEATRES.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS."

-"GlhOfLE-OlROfLA.'
The fret performance Of Lecocq's delight
ful opera last night was In every way sue
cess. Miss Letltia Fritch has proved u
valuable addition. She is possessed of a
very sweet and well-trained soprano voice,
her defects being slight weakness In the
lower notes aud rather q faulty method,
MIR. Campbell, also a recent acquisition,
made many friends, and acquitted himself
well In the part OF Mdrds9,iiH, notwithstand
Ing the fact that 1t was by no means suited
to his voice, and he INDUCED in too much
grlmacing. The chorus has also been care
fully trained, and the result was plainly
visible last night. For this credit 10 due
MIR. ItZel. The Washington Opera Com
papy as now organized is In position to
give thoroughly pleasing rendition OF any
light opera the management may chose to
present.
The vocal gems with which "Groae. Gl-
ro1an abounds were sung with dash and
brilliaDcy that reused the audience to an
enthusiastic pitch OF appreciation. Miss
Fritch fully made up for any lack OF ardor
in the song, "See How 1t Sparkles," by her
spirited rendering OF the other numbers
which fell to her. VIM. Broderick acquitted
himself excellently as WOur=ouk, and doubt
less added to the many friends he has made
In this city. Walter Allen enacted the prin-
cipal comedy role, Don BolerO, In manner
thoroughly acceptable. Miss Rose Leigh
ton was also well received. A few bits Of
rather startling double eniendro seemed In
no wise TO disturb the audience, who prob.
ably realized that It would be impossible to
translate all the French out OF a French
work, and so accepted the situation. The
work Of the orchestra, especially during the
chorus at the close OF the first act was re.
markably fine, and reflects the greatest
credit on the leader.
THE NATIoSAL-''SASoN.n
"Nanon" was given last night with all
the grace and smoothness that won 1t such
favor last week. The Fitz-Gerald Opera
Company is an organization that canno!
fail to secure strong hold on popular es-
TEEN, and there is every reason to expect
that the success which II has met with In
"Nanon" will doubtless remain with 1t
during the entire season.
HARRIS BIJoU-''TuE BoY TRAMP"
There was, as usual, large attendance
at the "Gem" last night "The Boy Tramp;
or, the Maniac Mother" Notwithstanding
its hair. raising title, Is work OF much
merit, and we'll calculated to please the
popular fancy. 1t Is replete with startling
situations and strong speeches. Augusta
Neuville, one OF the youngest comedians
before the public, assumes the leading role
In very creditable manner. Mrs. Neu-
Vile does some very impressive work as
the leading lady.
KERSAN's- MULDooN- -soRIKICHI.
This little theatre has very strong bill
for the present week, the leading feature
being the wrestling exhibition Of William
Muldoon and Matsada Soriklchi, the Jap,
both Of whom are well-known to the pub
lie. illustrations Of all the different styles
OF wrestling are given. Although the per-
formance is an exhibition, the contestants
win the falls on their merits and the result
is very interesting entertainment. A
pleasing olio bill is given in connection with
this feature, and also In the summer gar
den. Mr.. Robert Downing, with whom
Muldoon Travelled during the past season,
was an interested spectator last night.
Amusement Notes.
A newsboys' benefit will take place at the
National Theatre on tomorrow afternoon
at 8 o'clock, under the special patronage
of the Ladies' Committee. The comedies
"Little Sentinel" and "Caste" will be pre-
septed by the dramatic class Of Miss A. d.
Mack.
"a Night in venice' is billed for next
week at the National.
"La Belle Helene" is In preparation by
the Washington Opera Company at Al.
baugh's.
That jolly Hebrew, "Sam'l of Posen,"
will make his appearance at Harris Bljou